Rangers vs. Flames Prediction & Picks - Oct. 26

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The New York Rangers (3-4-2) visit the Calgary Flames (1-7-1), who have dropped eight straight, on Sunday, Oct. 26 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Get ready for this showdown with a glimpse at who we project to emerge with the victory in Sunday's game.

Rangers vs. Flames Predictions for Sunday

Our computer model for this game expects a final score of Rangers 3, Flames 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Rangers (-124)
  • Total Pick: Under 5.5 (computer predicts 5.1 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Flames (+1.5)

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Rangers Splits and Trends

  • The Rangers are -2-2 in overtime matchups on their way to a 3-4-2 overall record.
  • New York is 1-1-2 (four points) in its four games decided by one goal.
  • In the two games this season the Rangers recorded only one goal, they finished 0-1-1.
  • The Rangers have scored three or more goals in four games (3-0-1, seven points).
  • In the two games when New York has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 1-0-1 to record three points.
  • In the five games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, New York is 1-2-2 (four points).
  • The Rangers' opponents have had more shots in four games. The Rangers went 2-2-0 in those contests (four points).

Flames Splits and Trends

  • The Flames have posted a record of 1-1-2 in overtime contests as part of an overall mark of 1-7-1.
  • This season the Flames recorded only one goal in five games and they finished 0-4-1 in those matchups.
  • Calgary failed to win both games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
  • The Flames have scored more than two goals two times, posting two total points across those games.
  • Calgary has scored a lone power-play goal in five games this season and has registered two point from those matchups.
  • When it outshoots opponents, Calgary is 0-3-1 (one point) this season.
  • The Flames have been outshot by opponents five times this season, and earned just two points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Rangers Rank Rangers AVG Flames AVG Flames Rank
31st 2.33 Goals Scored 1.67 32nd
1st 2.33 Goals Allowed 3.78 29th
16th 28.3 Shots 27.6 20th
8th 25.9 Shots Allowed 29.7 20th
24th 16.67% Power Play % 13.16% 28th
9th 86.36% Penalty Kill % 74.36% 20th

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